Vladimir Putin warns that European soldiers will become targets if they arrive in Ukraine, in the context where 26 countries have agreed to send peacekeeping troops.

Russia refuses any compromise in the conflict in Ukraine, with Vladimir Putin stating that Western troops will be considered legitimate targets. 26 countries have agreed to deploy troops to guarantee Ukraine's security, but Romania and the United States will not send soldiers on the ground. Donald Trump announced the cutting of funds for Eastern European armies and proposed alternative solutions, including a buffer zone patrolled by troops from other countries.